Hanson School District adds teachers

October 30, 2010

ALEXANDRIA, S.D. (AP) — Increases in kindergarten and first-grade students in the Hanson School District officials has led to the hiring of two more teachers.

Elementary Principal Susan Blankenship told the Mitchell Daily Republic that kindergarten enrollment rose from 22 in 2008-2009 to 27 this fall. And there are 28 first graders now, compared to 21 two years ago.

The Alexandria-based district also opened a new football stadium this fall.

Superintendent Jim Bridge says the district's location near Interstate 90 and Alexandria's proximity to Mitchell have helped boost the numbers.